Flag of Truce Incident6 April 1854
Sends a boat under a flag of truce into Odessa, where Russian fire triggers a diplomatic and naval confrontation.
Historical person
William Loring Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Loring, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
1 records1854–18541 events1 places
Chronological biography
1854
Titles and roles
Captain · Naval Commander
Record provenance
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